iMac computer desk

“My Apple iMac obstructed our dinner table for a year. My wife did not make much of it. To please her I did a little Ikea hacking. I bought a Ludvig Laptop shelf/charging station. And a Ludvig Router/modem wall cabinet. I used the wall cabinet as computer stand and the laptop shelf for my keyboard and mouse. Both Ludvigs have nice compartments for various stuff (Hard drives, headset, DVD’s etc.) The set is complemented with a Vitamin stool. When not in use the shelf is put to rest and the computer is not in the way. I think it is a nice hack and my wife is pleased. Mission accomplished.”

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Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running. My mission is to capture all the wonderful, inspiring, clever hacks and ideas for our much loved IKEA items".

You claim this is comfortable but c’mon: your buttocks are at the same height as the keyboard, which means you’re going to be stooped over while typing, with your head held upwards to the screen. Seriously.

I’m very interested in getting this exact setup in my new office, but it doesn’t look like Ikea is carrying these products any more. I’ve looked on Ikea’s site, google, ebay, amazon, and can’t find them. Is anyone interested in selling their’s, or able to point me in the right direction? Thanks!

I think you should work for Apple, get the next generation of products looking even better I like your idea and may very well do something like this myself.. but it’s easy to build all those components, maybe put a LED accent light underneath for the keyboard at night… very very nice!!

Beautiful! Sleek and unobtrusive, it fits the apple design so well. Makes me want to go out and pick up an iMac! Love the stool, too. I always work on the edge of my seat (or on one of those inflatable balls) – no back problems, just my preference – and I’ve been thinking a stool is what I need. Your solution makes it esthetically appealing, too. Great work!

This is so ridiculous and all the comments are exactly what I’d expect from hardcore Mac users who buy up anything shiny with round edges that have an apple on the side

The stool sits Way too high and has no back rest. How are you suppose to do any work at your “work station” when you have to sit at perfect posture the entire time you “work.” And there’s only enough space on the desk for your keyboard and mouse.

I’m glad I don’t know anyone who owns one of these iDesks. I can only imagine how much money Apple will make by painting ten 2×4′s bright white and assembling them in an acceptable-enough way to call it a desk.

Maybe the bar stool was a good idea because sitting 6 inches from my 24″ computer screen usually irritates my eyes within 10 minutes, too.

I think what I am going to do is get the laptop shelf to put the keyboard on, and get the wall mount kit for the iMac in lieu of the router cabinet. I think that would clean things up even more. I’m just wondering if there is enough room in the laptop shelf compartment to store a backup drive? The storage space of the router cabinet would be nice but I’m wondering if I can get away without it.

What sort of brackets does the router box come with and what bolts did you use to attach it to the wall.

I’m looking into a 27″ iMac for the family and this looks like it might be a good solution, but like another commenter, I’m concerned about the weight, since the 27″ weighs almost 14kg (31lbs). Expansion bolts?

Awesome work! Looking at that, I’m wondering if perhaps it could even be done without the laptop stand underneath. When in use, the front panel of the router cabinet could be left open to provide a platform for the keyboard and mouse. Since the Apple stuff is so small, they could maybe be stowed inside when not in use?

love the setup. one thing i’m confused about…when i follow the link, the ikea laptop station has long support brackets on the bottom. did you modify it? how is it adequately supported without those brackets?

I am so freakin’ jealous!!! someday, when I tidy up, I’ll send a pic of my hack, it looks cute too, and my mac’s got it’S nice place, but this, floating, and sooo compact! i might just change everything!!!xxThanks so much for the inspiration!!!

Thanks for the compliments. Sitting is very comfortable. Ofcourse it is not ment for allday computing. It’s our “lounge” solution. The 27″ model would fit also. Weight is not a problem. You could sit on it. It’s bolted strongly.

Hi Gérard,i’ve got a Ludvig Shelf without and his lower support, and i think your solutine con make it useful; i need to know how you have fixed it to the wall.You can answer me here: bccpql@gmail.com.

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